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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR55 TVUMOT history

LR55 TVU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

LR55 TVU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2025
Mileage
142,561 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 TVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 TVU was last recorded at 142,561 miles on 13 May 2024, 5,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,759 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,802 miles
Average per year
7,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,561 miles
  • 2023 – 136,759 miles
  • 2022 – 136,651 miles
  • 2021 – 130,701 miles
  • 2020 – 123,412 miles
  • 2019 – 118,012 miles
  • 2018 – 111,554 miles
  • 2017 – 105,743 miles
  • 2016 – 90,883 miles
  • 2015 – 79,060 miles
  • 2014 – 68,518 miles
  • 2013 – 58,591 miles
  • 2012 – 53,195 miles
  • 2011 – 44,902 miles
  • 2009 – 31,895 miles
  • 2008 – 25,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,561 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine and sill covers fitted
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,561 miles (+5,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    142,561 miles
    Test number
    243744763024
    • AdvisoryEngine and sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,759 miles
    Test number
    872686079791
    • AdvisoryParking has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail136,759 miles (+108)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,759 miles
    Test number
    609513139771
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,651 miles
    Test number
    566054121682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail136,651 miles (+5,950)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,651 miles
    Test number
    617262052476
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,701 miles (+125)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,701 miles
    Test number
    910450543278
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Fail130,576 miles (+7,164)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,576 miles
    Test number
    344261249274
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass123,412 miles (+5,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,412 miles
    Test number
    590534830012
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside door check strap broken

  9. Pass118,012 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,012 miles
    Test number
    231555927805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,554 miles (+5,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,554 miles
    Test number
    623465615970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass105,743 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,743 miles
    Test number
    138436204876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,740 miles (+14,857)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,740 miles
    Test number
    911011480049
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass90,883 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,883 miles
    Test number
    264928245325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOn roads test front brake discs are warped

  14. Fail90,880 miles (+11,820)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,880 miles
    Test number
    448637144524
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  15. Pass79,060 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,060 miles
    Test number
    618728435040
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • NoteN/S/F Foglight not working.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail79,060 miles (+10,542)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,060 miles
    Test number
    368678235080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • NoteN/S/F Foglight not working.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass68,518 miles (+13)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,518 miles
    Test number
    436881344030
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail68,505 miles (+9,914)3 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,505 miles
    Test number
    259408134004
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFactory fitted Sill Covers.
    • NoteN/S/F Foglight damaged.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass58,591 miles (+5,396)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,591 miles
    Test number
    786308023010
    • NoteNearside rear seat occupied by child seat.

  20. Pass53,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,195 miles
    Test number
    149620722074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,195 miles (+8,293)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,195 miles
    Test number
    855790622031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Fail44,902 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,902 miles
    Test number
    288596721000
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges.

  23. Pass44,902 miles (+13,007)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,902 miles
    Test number
    297506121090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges.

  24. Pass31,895 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,895 miles
    Test number
    450636159315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,914 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,914 miles
    Test number
    242354048383
    • NoteAdvise screen damage

Questions about LR55 TVU

Does LR55 TVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 TVU expired on 24 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 TVU?
The MOT on LR55 TVU expired on 24 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 TVU done?
LR55 TVU was recorded at 142,561 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 7,562 miles a year.
Has LR55 TVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 TVU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 TVU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 TVU find?
LR55 TVU passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 4 advisories: engine and sill covers fitted; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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